Financial Analyst, Business Insights

McCarthy Tétrault LLP • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$60,000 - CA$80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team in the Toronto office. This role is responsible for capturing, using, and analyzing financial data for financial reporting and strategic business initiatives. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and is recognized for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance or Business Administration).
• 2-4 years of related work experience post-graduation.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and BI tools for both query and visualization is strongly desired (i.e., SQL, VBA, Power BI, Iridium etc.).
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills to distill complex business issues into simple and actionable data; adept at synthesizing data into meaningful insights.
• Strong written and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to summarize and convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others within and outside the Finance department in order to influence/obtain buy-in on common goals.
• Very strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Innovative, proactive, and forward thinking with a commitment to end-user requirements and focus on continuous improvement; proven aptitude towards learning new applications.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting designation, Master’s Degree (MBA) or Master’s in a related field – completed or working towards completion strongly preferred.
• Familiarity/experience with practice management applications (e.g. Aderant Expert) an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Management Team with data gathering and analysis for annual standard and non-standard rate setting, including maintenance of special rates and rates for new timekeepers.
• Contributing to the Firm’s revenue budgeting and forecasting processes and annual attorney admissions/bonus analysis.
• Conducting external research and analysis of the Firm’s results against benchmarking information.
• Developing/maintaining report templates for revenue and rates reporting for various firm leaders.
• Reporting on a regular (monthly/quarterly) and ad hoc basis of Firm, practice, region, industry group, timekeeper, client, or matter/case revenue results.
• Supporting the ongoing development and automation efforts for reports, including enabling self-serve reporting capabilities.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level